News

  • AI can now run on the DOC AI Cam & audio updates

    by Shaun Ryan

    The DOC AI Cam can now run AI on the camera. This can be used to control traps, or interface with low bandwidth networks. New audio setting allow a 5 minute bird recording and to synchronise random bird recordings across DOC AI Cams.

    Posted in Bird Monitor, Thermal Camera, Trap

  • Reviewing audio and using photos on browse-next

    by Shaun Ryan

    Audio recordings can now be reviewed on the new version of the Cacophony Portal. The location photo feature has been fixed and now works on this new version, with an transparency slider that lets you see the photo and the thermal video at the same time. This makes it easier to interpret the thermal videos.

    Posted in Bird Monitor, Cacophony Portal, Sidekick, Thermal Camera

  • Monitoring Zealandia's Eco-Sanctuary with Thermal Imaging

    by Shaun Ryan

    A masters student's study of the Zealandia fence line using thermal imaging from the DOC AI Cam. People walking around the outside tracks are the most common animal spotted but there are pests lurking as well.

    Posted in Interesting videos, Thermal Camera

  • Number of tracks in a video limited to 10

    by Shaun Ryan

    We have deployed a new algorithm that limits the number of tracks in a video to 10. This is to make your tagging experience easier.

    Posted in Cacophony Portal, Software updates, Thermal Camera

  • Enhanced bird monitor functionality

    by Shaun Ryan
    • You can now remotely set the bird monitor functionality (if your camera has an internet connection)
    • Audio recordings made on devices that don't have a connection can now be downloaded to Sidekick and uploaded to the Cacophony servers.
    • The release includes the ability to run the AI on the camera to control a trap or interface with an alternative communications provider. This is not fully functional yet.
    Posted in Bird Monitor, Cacophony Portal, Sidekick, Software updates, Thermal Camera, Trap

  • Improved waterproofing for the DOC AI Cam

    by Shaun Ryan
    We have a new seal to improve the water tightness of the DOC AI Cam. This has been rigorously tested. This new seal is available to all customers at no cost.
    Posted in Thermal Camera

  • Updated Sidekick: bird monitor set up & bug fixes

    by Shaun Ryan
    The latest version of the Sidekick app makes it easier to set up the audio bird monitoring on the DOC AI Cam. It also includes bug fixes and logging so we can diagnose what's happening if there are problems with the app.
    Posted in Sidekick, Thermal Camera

  • Outcome measurement using DOC AI Cam showing toxin effectiveness.

    by Shaun Ryan
    Lawrence Smith from Towards Pest Free Waitaha shared some data showing the effectiveness of toxins for them. The DOC AI Cam was able to show them t...
    Posted in Thermal Camera

  • Audio bird monitoring available on DOC AI Cam

    by Shaun Ryan
    A new software update for the DOC AI Cam allows enables the audio bird monitor.
    Posted in Bird Monitor, Cacophony Portal, Software updates

  • Remotely changing power mode and recording window on the DOC AI Cam

    by Shaun Ryan
    A new software update allows you to remotely set the power mode and recording windows. This also includes a number of bug fixes.
    Posted in Cacophony Portal, Software updates, Thermal Camera

  • Battery information available in more places

    by Shaun Ryan
    The battery percentage for the DOC AI Cam is now shown in the Sidekick app and  on the new version of browse. This should make the management of your batteries much easier.
    Posted in Cacophony Portal, Sidekick, Software updates, Thermal Camera

  • Installing new seals on the DOC AI Camera

    by Shaun Ryan
    A new seal improves the water tightness of the DOC AI Cam. This will be sent out to all existing customers. This post and video explains how to replace the seal.
    Posted in Thermal Camera